Review of The Professionals (1966) by Sarfaraz A — 08 Oct 2012
The Professionals American western film written and directed by Richard Brooks. Starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Jack Palance, Woody Strode, and Claudia Cardinale. Tue screenplay of the film was based upon the novel 'A Mule for the Marquesa' by Frank O'Rourke. It received 3 Academy Award nominations 'Best Director', 'Best Adapted Screenplay', and 'Best Cinematography'.
Four soldiers of fortune (Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Woody Strode and Robert Ryan) hired by Ralph Bellamy to rescue his wife (Claudia Cardinale) from Jack Palance.
Excellent photography, and marvelous performances from lead actors bring this film to noteworthy praise, filled with sometime humorous dialogues and intelligent tactics to fight outlaws. This is probably one of overlooked western films.
This review of The Professionals (1966) was written by Sarfaraz A on 08 Oct 2012.
The Professionals has generally received positive reviews.
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